RAAW News 02 / 2025 (RAAW Riders Edition)


Hello Reader,

Bright sunshine, pleasant temperatures, and plenty of happy riders: We kicked off our first test event of the year earlier this month. And this is just the beginning! This year, we want to give you even more opportunities to test our bikes on great trails near you. Details on three upcoming test events in Europe are listed below (with more to come!), along with lots of other exciting updates from the world of RAAW, including a brand-new review of the Jibb V2. Enjoy the read!

Madonna V3 - “Silver Bullet” - RAAW of the Month im Februar

This month, Cole’s Madonna V3 takes the spotlight in our "RAAW of the Month" series. Cole is from a flat region, but that hasn't stopped him from developing a deep passion for mountain biking. His Madonna V3 is built for long days in the saddle just as much as it is for tackling demanding mountain descents. Check out his stunning ride in detail here.

Experience RAAW Yourself - Upcoming Test Events in Europe

Reviews and customer feedback are great, but nothing beats experiencing a bike for yourself on proper trails. If you can’t make it to our showroom for a test ride, don’t worry—we’ll be traveling with our test bike fleet this year. Three events in May are already confirmed, with more to follow:

Bike Festival Freiburg (Germany), May 2 - May 4, 2025, Dreisamstadion Freiburg [More Info]
KL Bikes Testival (Germany), May 17 - May 18, 2025, Villa Lucania Sinzing [More Info]
Green Days Trail Opening (Italy), May 29 - June 1, 2025, Reschensee [More Info]

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

[Video] Why’s Water Wet? - Coen Skrypnek on his Madonna V3

“Why is water wet?” We don’t have an answer to this important question, but we’re definitely glad it is! As beautiful as our frames may look when new, they truly shine with a fresh layer of liquid dust. RAAW Ambassador Coen Skrypnek — who undoubtedly has more style than vowels in his last name — takes you on an atmospheric rainy-day ride in this video, parting puddles like Moses parted the sea. A must-watch!

[Video] RAAW Laps: Andrew Driscoll at Highland MTB Bike Park

You might already know that RAAW privateer Andrew is lightning-fast on his Yalla! But did you know that he recently teamed up with some equally speedy buddies to shred Highland MTB Bike Park for a RAAW Laps video? Thought so. Check out the footage here—airtime guaranteed!

Community Deal: 20% Off Bearing Tool & Bearing Kit Set

New month, new exclusive deal for RAAW Riders! If you’re planning to give your bike some TLC this spring, we’ve got you covered: Get 20% off the Bearing Kit and Bearing Tool when purchased together. Simply add both products to your cart and use the discount code “FRESHBEARINGS” at checkout. Offer ends on February 28. And don’t forget—with the code "RAAWRIDERS," you always get 10% off apparel. Enjoy the ride, and thanks for being part of the RAAW family!

[Videos] Back to School: Finding Speed Season 2

Gravity School Racing is back and kicking off the 2025 downhill season with a stronger crew than ever. New riders, new tracks, same bike, and one clear goal: getting faster. But between intense training sessions, technical challenges, and the constant battle against the clock, there’s still time for wild go-kart duels and unexpected paintball attacks. Check out the first two episodes of the popular Finding Speed video series here.

Current Availability

Our stock is freshly replenished, and our current models are available in nearly all sizes. The only exceptions: The Madonna V3 in ‘black - Small’ and the Yalla! in ‘black - XLarge’ are currently sold out. Be sure to use the “Notify me when available” function on the product page to be the first to know when they’re back in stock.

More Info: Jibb V2 | Madonna V3 | Yalla!

As always, have fun on the trails and thanks for your support!

Cheers

Ruben

Engineering & Marketing

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